2017 Issue Index
January Issue
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In this issue…
- Biscuits & Bones ~ Happy New Year ~ Kaitlyn ~ Recognition Editors
- Cover Story ~ Kaitlyn & Poirot
- Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Stealing Joy ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan
- Playing By The Rules ~ How Important Is Eye Contact ~ Catherine Zinsky
- The Training Zone ~ Training Progressions: It’s Never a Straight Line ~ Lori Drouin
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Setbacks In Training ~ Marilyn Miller
- Confessions of an Obedience Junkie ~ 2017 New Year’s Resolution ~ Laurie Lo
- Random Little Tidbits ~ Drum Roll Please….. ~ John Cox
- Janice Gunn’s Competition Obedience Series ~ Jancie Gunn (Service Announcement)
- The American Brittany (Service Announcement)
- Attitude + Attention = Teamwork by Catherine Zinsky (Service Announcement)
- DD’s Dog Training DVDs ~ (Service Announement)
February Issue
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In this issue…
- Rhonda & Jake ~ Cover Story
- Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Planning for Your Next Event ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan
- Playing By The Rules ~ Why Heel To A Metronome? ~ Catherine Zinsky
- Biscuits & Bones ~ Velma Janek, New Subscription Service, Facebook Group ~ Bob Self
- Dogs Self-Trained ~ Basic Principles ~ Robert Self
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Novice A or Novice B ~ Marilyn Miller
- A Foray ~ Directed Retrieve Fun ~ Janice Gunn
March Issue
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In this issue…
- 2016 Open A Rating System ~ Peggy Bowers & Flynn
- Biscuits & Bones ~ New Subscription Option ~ Ratings ~ Bob Self
- Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ What Does It Mean To Have Fun? ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan
- The Training Zone ~ Good Intentions ~ Lori Drouin
- Dogs Self-Trained ~ Inherent Factors In Dogs ~ Robert Self
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Training In Winter ~ Marilynn Miller
- Confessions of an Obedience Junkie ~ Style Points ~ Lauire Lo
- Random Little Tidbits ~ Obedience & Rally Blog ~ John Cox
April Issue
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In this issue…
- 2016 Delaney Rating System ~ Lyn Heidinger & Tapper
- Biscuits & Bones ~ Group Exercises ~ Ratings ~ Bob Self
- Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Mirroring Behavior ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Things to Remember Before First Time Showing ~ Marilynn Miller
- Playing By The Rules ~ Heeling Right About Turns ~ Catherine Zinsky
- A Foray ~ Teaching Fronts for Competition Obedience ~ Janice Gunn
- Random Little Tidbits ~ Understanding the Difference ~
May Issue
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In this issue…
- My Husband The New Exhibitor ~ Carole Moen
- Your Dog Is An Elite Athlete ~ Aerobic Exercise ~ Petra Ford
- Highlight Your Club ~ Golden Retriever Club of America ~ Dee Dee Anderson
- Top 100 OTCH Dog Listing
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Let Her Work Through This ~ Marilyn Miller
- The Training Zone ~ Teaching Dogs to Make Better Choices ~ Lori Drouin
- Confessions of an Obedience Junkie ~ Static Meditation ~ Laurie Lo
- Playing By The Rules ~ The Beginner Novice Classes ~ Catherine Zinsky
- A Foray ~ Flirt Pole Toy ~ Janice Gunn
- The Training Zone ~ Teaching Dogs to Make Better Choices ~ Lori Drouin
- Random Little Tidbits ~ Setting The Jumps ~ John Cox
- Dogs Self-Trained ~ Controlled of Restricted Walking ~ Robert Self
June Issue
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In this issue…
- Rally Combined Ratings – Tracie Kolnsberg & Jelly Bean #1
- Biscuits & Bones ~ Stays vs. Groups ~ Bob Self
- Your Dog Is An Elite Athlete ~ Winning Warm Up & Cool Down ~ Petra Ford
- Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Climbing The Ladder ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan
- Highlight Your Club ~ Sherwood Dog Training Club ~ Dee Dee Anderson
- Playing By The Rules ~ Beginner Novice Heeling & Figure 8 ~ Catherine Zinsky
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Tips For Training Before Shows ~ Marilyn Miller
- Random Little Tidbits ~ Detailed Articles by The Exercises ~ John Cox
- Dogs Self-Trained ~ The Jerk & Correction ~ Bob Self
July Issue
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In this issue…
- Cover Story ~ Autumn’s Many Colors CD BN HIT RE RL1 CW-OB1 CW-SR ~ Cynthia Hokes
- Rally Advanced A Ratings ~ Australian Shepherd Treasuretyme Final Design RE CGCA Tops All
- New Series! Tracking ~ A Walk Done Nicely ~ Michael Pumilia
- Confessions of an Obedience Junkie ~ Letter To AKC Regarding Stays ~ Laurie Lo
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Proofing ~ Marilyn Miller
- Club Highlight ~ Fox Valley Dog Training Club ~ Dee Dee Anderson
- Biscuits & Bones ~ Facebook Group ~ Bob Self
- Random Little Tidbits ~ Principal & Non Principal Features ~ John Cox
- Playing By The Rules ~ Beginner Novice Sit for Exam ~ Catherine Zinsky
- Dogs Self-Trained ~ Typical Heeling Corrections ~ Bob Self
August Issue
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In this issue…
- Cover Story ~ “Kalli ` Skyefire’s Glittering Goddess CDX RA BN CGC CD-C ~ Karen Thompson
- Novice A&B Rating System ~ Karen & Kalli Top All!
- Biscuits & Bones ~ AKC Group Exercise Task Force ~ Bob Self
- Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ He Only Does it Wrong in the Ring ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan
- Playing By The Rules ~ Beginner Novice Walk Around Ring ~ Catherine Zinsky
Doggedly Obedient ~ Excellent Exposure To Distractions ~ Marilyn Miller
- Dogs Self-Trained ~ Problem Barking ~ Bob Self
- Tracking – A Walk Done Nicely ~ What is Scent? ~ Michael Pumilia
- Random Little Tidbits ~ Principal/Non-principal Features of Open Exercises ~ John Cox
September Issue
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In this issue…
- Cover Story ~ Helen Carter’s “Potter” Savannas Whole Lotta Magic CD BN RA RATI RATS
- 2016 First & Foremost Rating System ~ Lynn Heidinger & Tapper Repeat #1 Placing
- Lori Drouin ~ Safety In The Sport
- Connie Cleveland-Nolan ~ Are You Heading Out To Train?
- Mike Brown ~ How Much are Dog & Cat Owners Willing to Spend on Their Companions?
- Marilyn Miller ~ Breaking An Exercise Into Parts
- John Cox ~ Ask Questions & Get it in Writing
- Bob Self ~ Catherine Zinsky, Developing Anthology, Declines In Entries
October Issue
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In this issue…
- Cover Story ~ Michael Pumilia ~ Judge Emeritus, Obedience & Tracking
- 2016 F&F Rally Novice Rating System ~ Sandra & Sam
- Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Don’t Ever Waste a Failure ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Zoomies & Keep-Way ~ Marilyn Miller
- Playing By The Rules ~ What is a Front? ~ Catherine Zinsky
- Confessions of an Obedience Junkie ~ The Vietnam Veteran ~ Lauire Lo
- Random Little Tidbits ~ Principal & Nonprincipal Features of Utility ~ John Cox
- You Dog Is An Elite Athlete ~ Back Pain… Not Just for Humans ~ Petra Ford
- Bob Self ~ Biscuits & Bones ~ Lori Drouin, Declines In Entries
November Issue
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In this issue…
- F&F Ratings: Top 100 Dogs of 2016
- Biscuits & Bones ~ Bud Kramer, Kozy & Luke, National Obedience League ~ Bob Self Jr.
- The Training Zone ~ Randomization: Why To Do It, and Why Not ~ Lori Drouin
- Playing By The Rules ~ Teaching Your Dog To Do Catch ~ Catherine Zinsky
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Coming When Called Is Not An Option ~ Marilyn Miller
- Confessions of an Obedience Junkie ~ The Jack In The Box ~ Lauire Lo
- Tracking- A Walk Done Nicely ~ Part 3: A Human’s Smell ~ Michael P. Pumilia
- A Foray ~ Name Game ~ Janice Gunn
- Dogs Self-Trained ~ A Philosophy of Three Basic Exercises ~ Robert Self
December Issue
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In this issue…
- F&F Ratings: 2016 High In Trial Listing
- Biscuits & Bones ~ AKC Regulation Changes ~ Bob Self Jr.
- Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Begin With The End In Mind ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan
- Aerobic Exercise ~ Static & Active Stretching and Range of Motion ~ Petra Ford
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Would You Please Pet My Dog? ~ Marilyn Miller
- A Foray ~ Competition Obedience Scent Work ~ Janice Gunn
- Playing By The Rules ~ Teaching The Front: Part 3: Rear Cross step ~ Catherine Zinsky
- Dogs Self-Trained ~ A Review of the Basics ~ Bob Self